Rider Guide & Ride Info – Sep 8 & 15

EVENT INFORMATION

START

East Rim, the official vehicle free route and approximately 25 miles, will open at 8:00 am and will remain closed to vehicles until 6:00 pm. The East Rim can take roughly 4 hours to complete, give or take an hour based on individual experience levels. Please plan accordingly and start at an appropriate time. Riders can choose to continue past the vehicle free portion and complete the entire Rim Drive, which makes the ride a total of 33 miles. The additional stretch of riding with traffic and no shoulder does have a significant incline in narrow switchbacks for a small section, but is a great accomplishment for those that complete it.

CHECK IN

We ask that ALL riders, runners and walkers, registered or not, please check in the morning of the ride at either the North Junction or Park HQ.

EQUIPMENT

Please perform a thorough inspection of your equipment BEFORE event day. Check your equipment and don’t forget your helmet. It is a good idea to come prepared to fix a flat or tube, however, each rest stop will have a basic bike repair kit available and pumps (but will not be for every bike type).

PARKING

Vehicle Parking is located at the Steel Visitor Center/Park HQ (larger parking lot) and North Junction (limited parking). We highly recommend ride sharing if you know someone else attending.

SHUTTLE SERVICE

A FREE Shuttle Service will be offered for those not completing the entire Rim Drive. Shuttles pick up at the Steel Visitor Center/Park HQ, Rim Village and North Junction. Multiple Shuttles will be transporting participants throughout the duration of the event and will travel both directions. The Shuttle will also have limited space during each trip. The Shuttle Service accommodates up to 50 passengers per trip and DOES NOT transport bikes. Please use the bike corral to house your bike while you use The Shuttle to return to your vehicle. You will then need to return by car to retrieve your bike.

PACKET PICKUP

Riders have a number of options available for packet pickup this year.

Discover Klamath Visitor and Convention Bureau on Fridays, September 7th & 14th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. 205 Riverside Drive, Klamath Falls. Or at the event at North Junction or Park HQ Rest Stops.

***Merchandise may be picked up at Discover Klamath Visitor and Convention Bureau or the Park HQ Rest Stop only if you chose to do so when purchasing online.***

RIDE SAFETY

Please be aware this ride, although not long at approximately 25 miles, has steep inclines and declines. With roughly 3,500 feet in net elevation gain this ride is for intermediate to advanced riders. Exercise caution on downhill grades, as speeds of over 40 mph are likely, which can cause injury or death in the event of a crash. Be alert for less-experienced riders. Stay well-hydrated, as inclines are steep and long, and you will be riding at elevations above 5,000 feet where the air is thinner. Apply sunscreen liberally, as skin exposed to UV rays at higher elevations can receive severe sunburn.

EMERGENCY NUMBER (9-1-1)

While cell phone service is spotty within park boundaries at Crater Lake National Park, dialing 9-1-1 will still work in case of an emergency no matter your location. Today’s technology can provide a 9-1-1 operator your location where they can easily dispatch help to your location, even if you don’t actually talk to a person.

BIKE ASSIST

While this is a pedestrian friendly event, we realize you may need some assistance from time to time. We do allow a Class I Pedal Assist which means the assist is only activated through a pedaling action and is limited to relatively low speeds. In order to keep this event vehicle free, we do not allow any bikes to be self-propelled. Anything above a Class I Pedal Assist is prohibited.

BIKE RENTALS

Bike rentals will be available from the following businesses for those that do not want to bring their own bikes. Arrangements will need to be made in advance.

ROUTE DETAILS

REST STOPS

5 rest stops will be on the East Rim located at North Junction, Cleetwood Cove, White Bark Pine, Dutton Ridge, and Steel Visitor Center. Each stop is staffed with volunteers including members of Friends of Crater Lake due to their knowledge of Crater Lake.

Each rest stop will also have:

Snacks

Restrooms

Waste Receptacles

Basic First Aid Kits

Basic Bike Repair Tools including pumps

Encouragement & Support

Water (bring refillable bottles)

NO SAG WAGON AVAILABLE

GPS ROUTE INFO

RULES OF THE ROAD

A bicycle rider is considered traffic. Along the route, you may encounter other riders traveling in the opposite direction. So be SMART! Please adhere to the “Rules of the Road”. Follow the strict centerline rule and ride to the right of the centerline AT ALL TIMES. Ride no more than two abreast.

***As the ride is taking place on Saturday, please be sure to be extra careful coming down after the Dutton Ridge rest stop as you can pick up higher speeds and road can be narrow and curvy in spots. Riders MUST obey all posted speed limit signs.***

FINISH & POST RIDE

BIKE CORRAL

We offer a free bike corral at the North Junction and Park HQ while you retrieve your vehicle using the FREE Shuttle Service.

POST RIDE DINNER

Purchase a $20.00 ticket online and at the end of the ride, a meal and well deserved beer will be waiting for you on MAIN STREET in Klamath Falls.

The post ride meal will begin serving at 4:00 pm and will end serving at 9:00 pm at MC’s on Main located at 617 Main Street, Klamath Falls. If you have pre-purchased a ticket online, you will have been provided a ticket in your rider packet. A limited number of meal tickets will be available for purchase at MC's for $25.00 per person. Non-alcoholic beverage services will also be included with your meal ticket, however alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase for those age 21 or older with ID.

Enjoy live music by the very popular Black Cadillac Kings as well as featured breweries, local vendors, games and activities for you and the whole family to enjoy.